Miranda wants to gain independence from Spain, but his first attempt resisted
Spain under Frech rule after Napoleon invades and replaces Spainish monarchy
Cabildo (city council in Venezuela) names themselves independent of Spain in name of Ferdinand VII - not faithful to French rule, wanted to keep power for themselves
Miranda wins battle for independence, not given enough power, want Joseph Bonaparte to rule, first republic fails
Second republic formed by Bolivar, Jose Boves ends it and puts Ferdinand back into power
Bolivar forms Third Republic of Grand Colombia, Ferdinand stops fighting
General Paez ends Third Republic and separates Colombia and Venezuela ||
Napoleon Effect?
Napoleon took over Spain, which ruled Venezuela, and replaced Charles V with his son Ferdinand VII
Later, Napoleon replaced Ferdinand VII with his own son, putting Spain under French control ||
Social/Ethnic Group Leaders
Cabildo- city council in Venezuela made up of criolle elites, they used revolution to serve white elite interests, not for general welfare of all
Llaneros- normal mestizos living in Venezuela, preferred Spanish rule rather than independence ||
Primary Leaders?
Miranda- military leader that won independence form Spain
Bolivar- continues quest for independence
Jose Boves- represented wishes of llaneros
General Paez- represents llaneros and seperated Colombia and Venezuela ||
Role of Armerd Conflict
Miranda's first revolt gained little suport in Venezuela
With caildo support, Miranda wins independence from Spain and protects the first republic but didn't give him enough power to rule efficently thus first republic dies
Latin America Independence
- nationalism hindered independence ||
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